Hey I just upgraded to stagerd c5 wheels (18 in back 17 up front) and was wondering if anyone knew how wide I could go without rubbing.. I really wanted mickeys but can only find them in 305/35 and 45s and I believe those would rub. I'm also finding the nitto 285/40 nt05r and thinking these might fit.. if anyone could help me out I'd appreciate it.

 

My buddy had nitto 305/45/18's in the rear and the wheel wells had to be beaten in so that they could fit. Plus they nearly threw his transmission out. Id go as small as i can but still get the best tire size for your driving. i have 275/55/17's in my rear and 255/24/17 in the front. I think youd be safe with a 275/45/18 in the rear.

 

I'd go with the NT05 at 285/40. They should fit nicely. I'm not sure about the MTs.

 

My Friend did the same swap and we needed to "talk" the wheel wells into leaving the tires alone. This was done with a big hammer and a set of spacers. I think they were 1/4" and after that no rubbing. He is running the same size tires that a Corvette would use.

Massey

 

Has anyone ever ran the nt05's and know if they hook good.. I should be laying down around 450 rwhp without the spray and wanna make sure ill hook good

 

i run a 295/35/18 in the back and a 245/45/17 up front and i have no issues with rubbing at all and im running the black z06 motorsports rims so the 285 will work easy

 

heres a good site, has pictures.
http://www.bfranker.badz28.com/fbody/tiresize.htm

 

Thanks for the site man that helpd... I ended up buying the Nitto 555R Extreme's.. They seem like a nice Drag Radial and Ive seen nothing but good Reviews.. The size i went with was 285/35zr18.. I just orderd them Friday and havent got them yet so Ill let you know how they fit! Thanks for all the Help!!

 

BTW the black ss in that site you linked is what sold me on my choice =)...

 

should look good. i think thats as wide as you can go with 18s, good choise.